Elon Musk and fellow billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy are already looking at what parts of the government could be slashed as they team up to lead President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The Tesla CEO on Wednesday pointed to famed economist Milton Friedman’s opinion from decades ago about how bloated the government had become. “Milton Friedman was the best,” Musk wrote in a post on X, sharing an interview the late Nobel laureate gave, wherein he went through a list of entire federal agencies that should never have been created in the first place, as well as those that…

New York    Target is expecting a surprisingly weak holiday shopping season, a potential warning sign for the retail industry. The company forecast Wednesday that sales during the final quarter of the year will be flat, and Target lowered its profit forecast. Target also reported a sluggish sales increase of just 0.3% during its latest quarter. Shares of Target (TGT) plunged around 15% during early trading Wednesday. Target is a bellwether for consumers’ spending habits and the retail sector as a whole. The holiday shopping season is pivotal for retailers. While Target can survive a weak holiday stretch, many smaller…

One of the leading contenders to serve as President-elect Trump’s Treasury secretary said that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and similar policies are a distraction for the Federal Reserve from its primary mission – promoting maximum employment and price stability. Kevin Warsh, a former member of the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, was asked in a recent interview on FOX Business Network’s “Kudlow” about whether efforts by the White House and Senate Democrats to influence the Fed to focus on advancing DEI and combating racial injustice through monetary policy.”I’m afraid I have to say yes,” Warsh responded. “It bothers me, the…

Stay warm in even the coldest part of winter with coats designed to shield you from frigid temperatures. The warmest winter coats have a polyester shell and are usually insulated with duck or goose down. Down is the warmest choice because its clusters trap heat, but down alternatives are a great budget and animal-free option that keeps you feeling toasty on colder days. Wool is also a great alternative to down and is a great alternative if you are not into wearing puffy jackets. Here are 8 big coats you should consider for cold winters:Original price:$149.99  Orolay Women’s Thickened Down Jacket…

Federal officials discovered “significant violations” at Tom’s of Maine’s manufacturing facility, including using water contaminated with bacteria to produce some of its toothpaste.  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outlined such violations in a letter sent to Tom’s of Maine’s parent company, Colgate-Palmolive, earlier this month. The letter was made publicly available on Tuesday. FOX Business reached out to Colgate-Palmolive for comment.  According to federal health officials, the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa was found “in multiple water samples between June 2021 to October 2022.” CALIFORNIA FARM MAKES MASSIVE ORGANIC CARROT RECALL AFTER 1 DEAD, MULTIPLE INFECTED WITH E. COLIInvestigators discovered that the…

New York    A machine is giving McDonald’s a headache, and this time it’s not the one that makes ice cream. Customers wanting to order an iced latte or a cappuccino are out of luck at some McDonald’s US locations because the espresso machine that makes its fancy McCafé drinks are temporarily disabled due to a safety issue. Melitta, the manufacturer of the $3,000 espresso machine, informed customers of a problem with the equipment, forcing McDonald’s to temporarily decommission them while the issue is resolved. The exact nature of the safety issue was not disclosed. In a statement to ,…

Arrows to the sky and caution to the wind, Sagittarius season is upon us. After the subterranean cavern of fear and feeling that is Scorpio season, the bright, breezy energy of Sagittarius is a welcome respite, the psychic equivalent of a Mentos commercial. Ruling the skies from Nov. 21 to Dec. 21, Sagittarius energy is relentlessly optimistic.  Bridging the seasonal gap between fall and winter, Sagittarius is a mutable sign, one that not only heralds change but actively craves it. There’s inherent shoulder-shrugging ease to mutable signs, and no one knows how to let the good times roll and the…

New York    Sheetz, the gas station and convenience store chain, is slashing prices at some of its pumps ahead of the busy Thanksgiving travel period. Effective immediately, the price of its Unleaded 88 is being reduced by 40 cents per gallon. The deal lasts until the end of November and is available at 505 Sheetz locations that sell that type of gas. Sheetz and other chains periodically slash prices to generate buzz and sales, even at the expense of lower profit. Drawing in people with cheap gas could help give convenience store sales a boost. But it’s an odd…

Everything is coming up Wicked with the premiere of the film adaptation of the iconic musical set to release in theaters this week. The film stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the dynamic duo already being praised by critics for their chemistry. But did you know the cast almost looked a lot different?Lady Gaga was originally in talks to take on the role of Elphaba, according to Page Six. Stephen Daldry was slated to direct, but the film ultimately was helmed by Jon M. Chu. Daldry was signed on as director until he departed the project in 2020 due to…

Russian opposition figures organised a protest march leading to the Russian embassy in Berlin to mark 1,000 days of war in Ukraine, an event which leaves some Ukrainians with mixed feelings. ADVERTISEMENT1,000 days into the Ukraine war, the anger by many Ukrainians towards Russians is growing, as many believe that not enough is being done on their part to stop the war. Russian opposition activists Yulia Navalnaya, Ilya Yashin and Vladimir Kara-Murza organised a march against the war in Berlin to mark the occasion, but its participants expressed mixed feelings.”Russians and Putin’s allies are not the same thing,” says Sergei,…

Rosie O’Donnell and Chelsea Belle O’Donnell Bruce Glikas/Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic Rosie O’Donnell’s daughter Chelsea O’Donnell has been released on bail with help from another family member. According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Chelsea’s birth mother Deanna Micoley posted the 27-year-old’s $4,000 bail on November 13. Under the conditions of her release, Chelsea shall “maintain absolute sobriety” and shall not possess or consume alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs. Chelsea was jailed in Wisconsin after police carried out a search warrant in September, according to court records viewed by multiple outlets. She was first booked in Marinette County on September 10,…

The leader of a preschool in Washington, D.C., is now facing a federal charge for allegedly directing an undercover officer posing as a father “to abuse his child,” the Justice Department says. James Carroll, who is the head of school at the National Child Research Center (NCRC) – which charges up to $42,000 annually in tuition for children ages 2 to 5 – was taken into custody on Tuesday. He was charged with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor in a case being investigated by the FBI’s Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force, federal officials say. “According to the criminal complaint,…

Target shares tumbled on Wednesday after the retailer severely missed Wall Street’s quarterly earnings estimates and cut its full-year profit guidance.  The retailer’s stock fell 19% during morning trading after it said it’s taking a more cautious stance for the most critical quarter in the retail industry after seeing weakness in certain discretionary categories despite slashing prices on 2,000 items this holiday season to drive traffic. Shares are on pace for the worst day since May 2022, as tracked by Dow Jones Market Data Group. WALMART AND TARGET ARE CUTTING PRICES TO ENTICE CUSTOMERS  Target CEO Brian Cornell said the company…

Light it up and let it burn, my babies; we’re talking fire signs. The Zodiac Wheel, like the Earth itself, is composed of four distinct elements: fire, earth, air, and water. Within the element of fire, we find the signs Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. While all fire signs possess their own individual strengths and challenges, their ruling element lends a common infernal energy.  In his seminal play “A Streetcar Named Desire,” Aries author Tennessee Williams writes: “The opposite of death is desire.” Fire can forge metal, cook meat, keep you warm in winter or burn your goddamn house down. Kara – stock.adobe.com…

The all-new Disney Treasure has officially been christened and “Good Morning America” got a first look aboard the sixth ship to join the magical Disney Cruise Line fleet.The sister ship of the Disney Wish was inspired by Walt Disney’s love of exploration and will immerse guests in an adventure theme throughout. The Treasure features all-new venues with live experiences and touches that bring Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar and Disney Parks to life like never before — such as the Plaza de Coco dining experience, Haunted Mansion Parlor and live music jazz club, the Scat Cat Lounge.Disney CEO Bob Iger…